If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:
POSITION: Senior Officer, Regional Communications
STATUS: Permanent; Full-Time
SHIFT: 35 hours per week - some evening / weekend work may be required
LOCATION: Okanagan Region, BC - Remote
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
WAGE: Salaried
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision and values.
The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism or another relevant discipline plus 5-8 years of experience with media and general communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer.
• Knowledge of media landscape and media relations best practices, including experience building relationships with journalists and pitching appropriate and engaging story ideas.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including but not limited to media materials, web content, articles, and internal briefings.
• Competent photography and videography skills, including editing.
• Demonstrated experience and confidence acting as a spokesperson, representing the organization publicly and building relationships with community leaders.
• Ability to manage, mentor, nurture and empower volunteers. Previous experience in leading volunteers would be considered an asset.
• Comfortable working with data: establishing data points, accurate record keeping, collecting, and analyzing data and using it to support initiatives, and to demonstrate success, needs, and/or areas of concern.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional growth and education.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail to ensure consistent, error-free messaging.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, manage projects, meet priorities and work within a high-volume environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a diverse audience of internal and external parties at all levels in a respectful manner.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft products.
• Must have a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Able to travel throughout assigned region and do some weekend and evening work, as necessary.
• Working knowledge of concepts of equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation; able to relate respectfully to a diverse audience.
• Philosophical harmony with the mission, vision, values, and strategic direction of the BC SPCA.